Airlines

Airbus in talks to sell more A220 jets to Delta.

PARIS — According to two people familiar with the situation, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is negotiating to increase Delta Air Lines’ current order for A220 light jetliners. The deal for a top-up order of around a dozen aircraft could be signed at next week’s Farnborough Airshow where the U.S. carrier is also widely expected to finalize an order for at least 100 Boeing 737 MAX airliners.

Regarding conversations with customers, Airbus declined to comment. Delta also choose not to respond. According to end-June Airbus data, the airline has ordered 95 A220s with Canadian design, of which 56 have been delivered.

Reuters first reported in March that Boeing was in talks with Delta for some 100 of its 737 MAX 10 jets. Delta Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said in June the airline was trying to reach a deal with Boeing. Bastian did not disclose a deal with Airbus or Boeing during a teleconference with investors on Wednesday, but he did say that the airline could place some extra orders. He continued by saying that Delta is in a strong position with orders but anticipates potential for significant narrow-body purchases over the next three to five years.

There is opportunity whether it is new or used, according to Bastian, who noted that they frequently discuss it with Airbus and Boeing. We have a steady stream of wide-bodies arriving. Therefore, I would suggest that the massive thin bodies are the main focus in the final five years.

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Launches New Summer 2025 Routes Worldwide

With the winter season setting in, Lufthansa Group Airlines is already gearing up for the sunny days ahead by launching its 2025 summer flight schedule, now open for bookings.

Travelers can explore a host of new intercontinental and European destinations with Lufthansa Airlines, Discover Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Edelweiss.

Exciting New Routes
Starting from Frankfurt, Lufthansa introduces a fresh connection to Bydgoszcz in Poland. Meanwhile, Discover Airlines will launch new routes from Frankfurt to Ålesund, Norway, and from Munich to diverse destinations including Windhoek (Namibia), Calgary (Canada), Orlando (USA), and Bodø (Norway).

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From Vienna, Austrian Airlines will open new routes to Edinburgh (Scotland), Sylt (Germany), Burgas (Bulgaria), and Harstad-Narvik (Norway). Swiss International Air Lines, operating from Zurich, will offer flights to Niš (Serbia), Montpellier (France), and Heringsdorf (Germany). Edelweiss also adds exciting connections from Zurich to Halifax (Canada), Seattle (USA), Calvi (France), and Terceira in the Azores (Portugal).

More Connectivity Than Ever
Across Lufthansa Group hubs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium, passengers can access over 12,000 weekly flights to more than 300 destinations in over 100 countries.

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Airbus A380 Returns to Munich
A highlight for Airbus A380 fans, the world’s largest passenger aircraft will again take off from Munich to popular destinations in the United States—Boston, New York (JFK), Washington, Los Angeles—and Delhi in India.

With Lufthansa Group’s expanded routes, travelers have more opportunities than ever to explore North America, Europe, and Africa with ease and convenience next summer.